From the word go I have said that Celtic Crusaders should never have been awarded an SL franchise ahead of clubs like Widnes.



It was just a farce from day one and it was NEVER going to work.



The RFL seem desperate to try and expand the game outside the traditional heartlands of Rugby League in the UK.



It didnt work in London, so why did anybody think it would work in South Wales?



I have been to Bridgend. I have been to the Brewery Field. I've spoken with locals about Rugby League. Its so obvious that it would never be a success in South Wales. South Wales is a Rugby Union stronghold. Celtic Crusaders will never attract the level of support that The Scarlets or the Ospreys get. EVER.





Its irrelevent if you play your home games in Newport, Newbridge or Newquay. Rugby League will never be popular enough in South Wales to make any money. It can't be done.



The RFL seriously need to take a long hard look at themselves and their 'visions' for expanding the game. I have always said the RL in this country should look after the TRUE supporters in the heartlands rather than try and expand to an area where there is little or no chance of success.



Thank you.

Sheesh. You are two sad people and an embarrassment to rugby league.

well thought out and reasoned then eh???

Grendel - I have tried to pm you with some info you might find of interest - but can't!

Why?



For pointing out that expansion is not working???

It is for Catalans.



Before anyone starts I was very dubious about Celtic getting entry to SL and I still think Widnes should have got in, however Celtic are here for the next few years and people need to get over it.



Widnes are doing very nicely and look very likely to get a franchise next time around and if Celtic haven't improved things by then, fair enough.

If we replace anyone it wont be celtic. It will be one of you, salford or cas.

Catalans have made a good go of it for sure.



London and Celtic haven't though.





The sad thing is unless one of them goes bust it's unlikely they will not get another franchise.



The RFL is too one eyed when it comes to 'expansion'

Maybe so. Not disputing that either, I am certainly not arrogant to think we will be out of it then either, lots depend on the ground situation.

No. For harping on and on and on about the same subject like boring old farts. You're embarrassing.



I hope Celtic take off big time next season and ensure that by the time some team from the lower division makes it up here they can tonk them on a regular basis. What sweet revenge that would be for all their supporters!

No, I don't need to get over it! I have no intention of doing so! But Celtic will improve next year - I am now confident of it. Enough to attract the Newport public ??? We'll see!!









I just love this. Coming from a fan of a club that has no chance of seeing his team excluded from SL!!!! Your understanding knows no bounds owd cock!!!



I have no real axe to grind against the crusaders. the RFL yes, but not really the crusaders. But I will hold the RFL to account if their experiment fails badly - but for timely intervention may well have done!! I hear with some reliability that they will improve greatly on this years performances, more so than will Salford or Wakey - the latter I hear are in some dubious financial place at the mo -allegedly! New ground???? Aye, and I'm the image of Johnny Depp!!